Long before white settlers came to Colorado, the hot springs in Colorado’s mountains were popular with the Native American tribes like the Utes. Nowadays people flock to the state’s more than a dozen established hot springs resorts to ease aching muscles and experience the healing properties of the mineral waters. Here are some of the best. Check out the following hot spring, spas, resorts, lodges and hotels:
Desert Reef Hot Springs
Desert Reef Hot Springs is a semi-private hot springs resort west of Pueblo, CO. It is situated in the Colorado Banana Belt, so you can expect to have a sunny day while visiting. The resort is situated on ten scenic acres with views of the Front Range. It offers a truly unique and relaxing experience. This Colorado Hot Springs destination was first drilled by Conoco in the 1940's, to a depth of about 1,100 feet. At the source the mineral springs water is 132 degrees F.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs
Stay in a tent or rent a rustic cabin, and make sure to book the signature watsu treatment: a bodywork massage that takes place in geothermal waters. Get back to nature by going au naturel - the hot springs become clothing optional after dark.
Waunita Hot Springs Ranch, Gunnison
Surrounded by Gunnison National Forest, this remote lodge is an ideal getaway for horseback riding, fishing and swimming in the hot springs-fed pool. This family-friendly ranch also includes kid-appropriate activities like hayrides, horseshoes, fishing and more.
Cottonwood Hot Springs
Located at the foot of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, about 5 miles outside of Buena Vista, CO, Cottonwood Hot Springs is a must stop if you are staying in the area and need some R&R. Buena Vista and the hot springs at Cottonwood offer a remarkable view of the Collegiate Peaks mountain range. Cottonwood Hot Springs is naturally gravity-fed with hot mineral water, reaching temperatures as high as 110 degrees in the pools. There are a variety of pools both large and small. Along Cottonwood Creek there are also several hot tubs.Cottonwood Hot Springs does not permit alcohol, smoking, dogs, and glass in the pool areas. Swimsuits are required at all times.
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, Glenwood Springs
This lodge is perfect for the entire family, boasting the world’s largest hot springs pool, two water slides and a mini-golf course. Escape to the resort’s full-service spa, where you can enjoy a soothing massage in their historic, sandstone bathhouse. Soaking pool bath is great fun.
Orvis Hot Springs
Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing optional natural hot springs resort that does not heat or treat our water in any way. We offer seven soaking areas that range in temperature from 98-112 degrees. Four of our soaking areas are outside where you can enjoy the gorgeous Colorado sun and the star filled evening sky. We also offer an indoor pool and two private tubs which are great for getting out of the sun or inclement weather. At Orvis Hot Springs, you will find that our natural lithium water will allow you to rest, relax and feel rejuvenated when you leave.
Desert Reef Hot Springs
Desert Reef Hot Springs is a semi-private hot springs resort west of Pueblo, CO. It is situated in the Colorado Banana Belt, so you can expect to have a sunny day while visiting. The resort is situated on ten scenic acres with views of the Front Range. It offers a truly unique and relaxing experience. This Colorado Hot Springs destination was first drilled by Conoco in the 1940's, to a depth of about 1,100 feet. At the source the mineral springs water is 132 degrees F.
Strawberry Park Hot Springs, Steamboat Springs
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Waunita Hot Springs Ranch, Gunnison
Surrounded by Gunnison National Forest, this remote lodge is an ideal getaway for horseback riding, fishing and swimming in the hot springs-fed pool. This family-friendly ranch also includes kid-appropriate activities like hayrides, horseshoes, fishing and more.
Cottonwood Hot Springs
Located at the foot of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains, about 5 miles outside of Buena Vista, CO, Cottonwood Hot Springs is a must stop if you are staying in the area and need some R&R. Buena Vista and the hot springs at Cottonwood offer a remarkable view of the Collegiate Peaks mountain range. Cottonwood Hot Springs is naturally gravity-fed with hot mineral water, reaching temperatures as high as 110 degrees in the pools. There are a variety of pools both large and small. Along Cottonwood Creek there are also several hot tubs.Cottonwood Hot Springs does not permit alcohol, smoking, dogs, and glass in the pool areas. Swimsuits are required at all times.
Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge, Glenwood Springs
This lodge is perfect for the entire family, boasting the world’s largest hot springs pool, two water slides and a mini-golf course. Escape to the resort’s full-service spa, where you can enjoy a soothing massage in their historic, sandstone bathhouse. Soaking pool bath is great fun.
Orvis Hot Springs
Orvis Hot Springs is a clothing optional natural hot springs resort that does not heat or treat our water in any way. We offer seven soaking areas that range in temperature from 98-112 degrees. Four of our soaking areas are outside where you can enjoy the gorgeous Colorado sun and the star filled evening sky. We also offer an indoor pool and two private tubs which are great for getting out of the sun or inclement weather. At Orvis Hot Springs, you will find that our natural lithium water will allow you to rest, relax and feel rejuvenated when you leave.
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